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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ferry Services (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: It has been clear for some time there would be disruption to the GB landbridge when customs and border controls between the EU and the UK were introduced at the end of the Brexit transition period.  My Department, in conjunction with the IMDO, has been keeping the issue of direct shipping routes to the Continent under close review both in the context of Brexit and the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Data (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 157 and 158 together. The Department has established a Brexit email address Brexit@transport.gov.ie for queries from stakeholders and members of the public. Enquiries to this mailbox since 1 January 2021 have been received from 11 stakeholders and individuals. Since the end of the transition period officials of the Department have been in direct...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The possible extension of the validity of driving licences is being kept under review. However, Irish driving licence law is based on a framework of EU law, and the current extensions bring us into line with special emergency provisions adopted by the Union in light of the pandemic. The Road Safety Authority (RSA), through the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS),...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Bike Schemes (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to cycling and public transport infrastructure.  However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the management of public bike schemes. Details regarding contracts, operation and expansion of existing and proposed bike schemes fall under the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme.  Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the upgrading  and improvement of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme.  Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, design and construction of individual national...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, development of the railway network including the purchase of rolling...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Stations (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the operations of public transport. The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority, and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network. In light of the NTA's responsibility in this matter, I have forwarded your question to the NTA...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Aviation Authority (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Deputy may now be aware that I have appointed Ms Rose Hynes as interim Chairperson of the Irish Aviation Authority, with the agreement of the Government, to help guide the IAA’s regulatory reform process.  Ms Hynes' appointment takes effect from 12 January 2021. The Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Bill, 2020, which was published in November 2020,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The NTA has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. Continued operation of the public transport sector is important, and it has been designated among the essential services that have carried on during the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: While I acknowledge the Deputy's argument that the current level 5 restrictions are having a profound financial impact on many, I must point out that the same restrictions require us to stay at home, to work at home where possible, and to avoid all but the most unavoidable and essential of journeys. As a result of people choosing to abide by these restrictions and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The Government announced a ban on all flights arriving into Ireland from Great Britain with effect from midnight on Sunday, 20 December, 2020 which continued to Friday 8th January 2021. This ban resulted in flight cancellations.If the flight in question took place during the UK flight ban, the customer should be entitled to a refund as all flights were grounded except for a small number of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: At the outset, I wish to point out that this is a commercial operational matter for the Port of Cork Company. I understand from the Port of Cork Company that they signed a Memorandum of Understanding with NextDecade in 2017 to attract new LNG business into Ireland from the USA. Next Decade is a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) development company which is focused on LNG export projects....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Free Travel Scheme (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The issue raised is an operational matter for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shared Island Unit (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: I have had very positive engagement with my colleague, Minister Nichola Mallon, MLA, in relation to the proposed Sligo, Leitrim & Northern Counties Greenway, also known as the Sligo-Enniskillen Greenway. As the Deputy is aware, the greenway is specifically referenced in the New Decade, New Approach agreement made by the Irish and UK Governments and is also, of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shared Island Unit (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As the Deputy is aware the planning and implementation of the proposed A5 upgrade project is the responsibility of the Northern Ireland authorities. Following the quashing of the decision to proceed with the A5 Western Transport Corridor scheme in November 2018, the Department for Infrastructure has been progressing the necessary work to enable a fresh decision to be taken. A Public Inquiry ...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and securing exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Once funding arrangements have been put in place with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the planning, design and construction of individual national roads is a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (13 Jan 2021)

Eamon Ryan: The requirement for those over 70 (without an identified or specified illness) to provide a medical report had been removed up to 31 December 2020. In view of the current Covid resurgence, I have agreed to a further extension of the exemption to provide a medical report until 30 June 2021. However, In the interest of road safety, over 70s with an identified or specified illness must...